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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.94, 1,162.09 and 754.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.94, 1,162.09 and 754.07 is: 1,129.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.94 : 1,162.09 = 754.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.94/1,162.09 = 754.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.94x = 1,162.09 × 754.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.94x = 876,293.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,293.44/775.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.33

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